where she worked. She couldn't shake the feeling of excitement that had coursed through her veins when she had firs
lost in a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. Who was Ryan, and why had he affected he
her work with renewed focus and determination, eager to lose herself in the familiar routine of serving
ain turned to the enigmatic stranger. She found herself replaying their brief encounter in her mind, dissecting ever
t notice when a familiar voice cal
Hey,
rom behind the counter. Maria was a vivacious redhead with a penchant for misch
out all afternoon," Maria said, making
s," Elsa replied with a faint smile. "S
riosity. "Lost in thought, huh? Let me guess, you're thin
t Maria's astute observation. She hadn't realiz
ted, her voice bar
ell, well, looks like someone's got a crush! Tell me everything, El
n the warmth of her friend's infectious energy. She launched into a detailed descrip
t the memory. "And he was wearing this really expensive-looking suit, like something out of a magazin
tful sigh. "I can see why you're so smitten. But Elsa, honey, don't get too carried away. Remember, he's prob
Elsa's heart, but she pushed it aside with a determined shake of her head. "Y
ng in the back of her mind. Little did she know, their paths were destined to cross again in